Parrot And Punchbowl food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Parrot And Punchbowl holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Parrot And Punchbowl Inn, Aldringham Lane, Aldringham cum Thorpe, IP16 4PY
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Parrot And Punchbowl sits behind roughly 2,206 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← Parrot And Punchbowl | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Parrot And Punchbowl none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Parrot And Punchbowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldringham Court Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aldringham Tearoom Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Five Acre Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2017 |
| Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Knodishall Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2011 |
| The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Dipjyot UK Ltd / Kings Road Premier Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
| Lunchtime Company At Alde Valley Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Parrot And Punchbowl
What is Parrot And Punchbowl's food hygiene rating?
Parrot And Punchbowl has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Parrot And Punchbowl safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Parrot And Punchbowl last inspected?
Parrot And Punchbowl was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Parrot And Punchbowl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parrot And Punchbowl compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Parrot And Punchbowl holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Parrot And Punchbowl and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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